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Question:

Can i use the built-in USB port to access the files writeen in the HD Faster, or the access is only throught network connection ?

Answer:

The previous answers are wrong. The USB port is for adding additional hard drives only. You can only access the files through the Ethernet connection.

Amazon Fan

· January 26, 2014

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Question:

Just confirming-if I purchased the 4TB external cloud, & added my 500gb My Book & 1TB seagate, will I have 5.5gb of cloud space? Too good to be true!

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You will have quite a bit more than "5.5gb". :) you will 5.5 TB

Dustin Lauderdale

· July 24, 2014

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Can this work with Linux; has anyone had success connecting from a Linux computer with this WD MyCloud?

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Yes I use samba mapped drives with this device.

llewdis

· July 17, 2014

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Question:

Can not access my contents if I am not on my local WiFi. It says that the drive is offline. My local access has already been enabled.

Answer:

You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the in… see more You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps. see less You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps.

Charles G.

· January 8, 2014

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Question:

can we set up different user accounts for each family member in the household? For example, can my pictures upload into a separate folder than my wife

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Yes, you can have different users and they can upload to whichever folder they want. You can create as many folders as you want

Christopher C.

· March 16, 2014

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Do I need to use the WD app's to access the drive localy, or will it mount in the Mac finder like any other network storage?

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You only need to use the apps when accessing the drive remotely. If you're on the same network, you can mount the folder path on your computer and access it like it was just a regular folder.

Dmanp84

· November 11, 2013

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Question:

Can I connect WD My Cloud in a switch instead a router?

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My "my cloud" is connected to a switch and works flawlessly.

David D. Shealor

· April 3, 2014

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Question:

can i create mapped drives

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yes

A seller

Seller · September 25, 2015

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Question:

Is My Cloud compatible with WD TV Live Hub? Can I access movies stored in my cloud and watch it in my not smart TV, using WD TV Live Hub? How?

Answer:

Yes you can. I have this setup at home. I have a smart TV but it is one of the earlier models and I could never get it to access videos on the myCloud. I therefore bought the WD TV Live Media Player and it works like a charm. The myCloud is directly connected to my wireless router and the WD TV Live Media Player is con… see more Yes you can. I have this setup at home. I have a smart TV but it is one of the earlier models and I could never get it to access videos on the myCloud. I therefore bought the WD TV Live Media Player and it works like a charm. The myCloud is directly connected to my wireless router and the WD TV Live Media Player is connected through wireless (Note: use Wireless 11n rather than 11g). My TV is connected to the WD TV Live Media Player through a HDMI cable. The nice aspect about this setup is that I have some ISO files on the myCloud and WD TV Live can read them. see less Yes you can. I have this setup at home. I have a smart TV but it is one of the earlier models and I could never get it to access videos on the myCloud. I therefore bought the WD TV Live Media Player and it works like a charm. The myCloud is directly connected to my wireless router and the WD TV Live Media Player is connected through wireless (Note: use Wireless 11n rather than 11g). My TV is connected to the WD TV Live Media Player through a HDMI cable. The nice aspect about this setup is that I have some ISO files on the myCloud and WD TV Live can read them.